Ancho Chile And Bourbon Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Ancho Chile And Bourbon Sauce

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Red Onion
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• Ancho Chilies
• Chicken Stock
• Apple Juice Concentrate
• Whole Black Peppercorns
• Light Brown Sugar

How to Make Ancho Chile And Bourbon Sauce

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add 1/2 cup bourbon and cook, stirring occasionally, until completely reduced, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Add 2 ancho chiles, stemmed and roughly chopped, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional). Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by half and thickened slightly.
5. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Return the strained sauce to the saucepan.
6. If desired, whisk in 1-2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, stirring constantly.
7. Season generously with salt to taste.